{"product_id":"art-italian-living-gift-basket","title":"The Art of Italian Living","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Italian Living\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the flavors of Italy to the table with this generous 11-piece collection, thoughtfully curated for food lovers who enjoy authentic ingredients, indulgent treats, and easy Italian-inspired meals. From fragrant extra virgin olive oil and rich truffle flavors to artisan pasta, savory sauces, crisp crackers, cookies, chocolate, and tapenade, this gift basket offers something delicious for every palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate a memorable Italian meal with Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, egg tagliolini, basil pesto, Cacio e Pepe truffle sauce, pepper pesto, olive tapenade, and a white truffle risotto kit. Traditional Taralli, Italian cookies, and assorted chocolate truffles round out the collection with satisfying sweet and savory bites. Serve the ingredients for an easy dinner, set them out for entertaining, or enjoy them over several meals with family and friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarte Noire Extra Virgin Olive Oil DOP by ROI - 17 fl oz (500 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA protected-origin Riviera Ligure oil from a family estate on the Ligurian coast. Delicate and sweet. A finishing oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Truffle Risotto Kit by TartufLanghe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnaroli rice and white truffle from Alba, ready in about twenty minutes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruffle Cacio e Pepe Sauce by TartufLanghe - 10.05 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Roman classic with truffle folded through it. Warm it gently and toss it with the tagliolini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Tagliolini by Morelli - 8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine, long egg pasta from a Tuscan mill working since 1860. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasil Pesto with Basil Genovese DOP by ROI - 6.3 oz (180 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with DOP Basil and Ligurian EVOO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolpoliva Taggiasca Olive Paste by ROI - 6.3 oz (180 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLigurian Taggiasca olives, small and sweet, worked into a smooth paste. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Pesto with Ricotta \u0026amp; Pecorino by Campo d'Oro - 6.3 oz (180 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet peppers blended with ricotta and aged pecorino — mild, creamy and savory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean Taralli  - 8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall crunchy savory rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrifulòt Truffle Chocolate Pralines by TartufLanghe- 10 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlba's truffle-shaped chocolates in five flavors — dark, white, pistachio, salted caramel and cappuccino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, 3 Gold Medals by Giusti - 8.45 fl oz (250 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the oldest balsamic house in Modena, founded in 1605. Dense and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaci di Dama Cookies by Amaretti Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lady's kisses\" — two hazelnut cookies joined with dark chocolate, from a Ligurian bakery working since 1860 and still making them by hand. Individually wrapped, in a collectable tin. The classic thing to serve with espresso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Items are subject to change based on availability. In this rare event, we will replace them with similar items of greater or equal value.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do DOP and IGP actually mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDOP and IGP are official European certifications that verify a product’s connection to a specific region and protect traditional production standards. DOP is the stricter designation, requiring every major stage of production to take place in the named region, while IGP requires at least one key stage to be tied to that area. In this Italian gift basket, the Carte Noire olive oil and Genovese basil used in the pesto are DOP-certified, while the Giusti balsamic is IGP-certified, the recognized standard for authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. These certifications help ensure genuine origin, traditional methods, traceability, and higher-quality ingredients, making the products in this basket more authentic and distinctive than typical mass-market gourmet foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes egg pasta different from water-based dried pasta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEgg tagliolini is made with egg rather than water, which makes it richer, more porous, and quicker to cook. It absorbs a cream or cheese sauce instead of letting it slide off, which is why the cacio e pepe in this box is matched to it rather than to a dried semolina shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good corporate or client gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is built for it. It reads as substantial without needing explanation; everything is shelf-stable, and nothing requires complicated cooking. This Italian gourmet food basket is meant to feel luxurious and leave a lasting impression on its recipient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGift Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevating the gifting experience, our food gift basket arrives in impeccable packaging, thoughtfully designed to exude elegance and anticipation. The carefully chosen presentation not only safeguards the gourmet treasures within but also reflects the care and consideration you've put into selecting this special gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake a difference with every purchase!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor every gift box bought on our website, we will donate a meal to a child in need through the No Kid Hungry organization. Enjoy giving a beautiful gift while also contributing to a worthy cause. Together, we can help fight childhood hunger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercato Di Bellina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635214123075,"sku":"BELGB-11MdB-ITLTOP","price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8581\/files\/BELGB-11MdB-ITLTOP_beige_01png.png?v=1788208653","url":"https:\/\/mercatodibellina.com\/products\/art-italian-living-gift-basket","provider":"Mercato Di Bellina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}